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Tzatziki Recipe

This tzatziki recipe is creamy, refreshing, and filled with bright Mediterranean flavors. Made with thick yogurt, grated cucumber, fresh dill, garlic, and lemon, it comes together in minutes and tastes even better after chilling. Serve it with pita bread, gyros, grilled meats, or as a cool dipping sauce for any meal. Explore more delicious recipes like Tzatziki Recipe on our website.

zatziki recipe without cucumber
zatziki recipe without cucumber

Ingredients

  • 1 (32-ounce) container plain low-fat yogurt
  • 1/2 English cucumber, grated with peel
  • 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
  • 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
  • 1 clove garlic, pressed
  • 3 tablespoons chopped fresh dill
  • 1 tablespoon salt, or to taste
  • 1 tablespoon freshly ground black pepper, or to taste
  • 2 teaspoons grated lemon zest

Directions

  • Place the yogurt, grated cucumber, lemon juice, olive oil, and garlic into a large mixing bowl.
  • Stir well until the cucumber and garlic are evenly combined with the yogurt.
  • Add fresh dill, salt, pepper, and lemon zest. Mix until smooth and fully blended.
  • Transfer to a serving bowl and refrigerate for several hours to enhance the flavors.
  • Serve chilled.
tzatziki recipe without dill
tzatziki recipe without dill

Preparation Details

  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 0 minutes
  • Total Time: 15 minutes
  • Servings: 40
  • Yield: 5 cups